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In memory of: Charles G Hickingbottom Died 23rd October 1918 Aged 19 years

in my thoughts lots today

My Grandad, PETER MCINTYRE age 39, WW1. Buried in Alexandria, Egypt. 1.11.1915

at the going down of the sun - we shall remember them lest we forget

I have realised I should have included civilians too, I hope I haven't upset anyone. June

Remembering Maurice Fordham Frederick Fordham Elijah Fordham Albert Fordham All died WW1 - they were Great Uncles of mine. Liz

My great uncle Corporal John Tweddle, Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) who died age 26 on 17/04/1918 buried at Guards Cemetary, Windy Corner, Cuinchy.

Two of my great-uncles, George Pegg and George Locke, both in the Sherwood Foresters, who died in WW1. I put their names on the thread last year and I am still looking for them.

My father's first cousins Jack and Charlie Brittain. Charles Brittain Private 43167 11th Btn Suffolk Regiment, cyclists 1894 - 1918. No Known grave commemorated on Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France and the War Memorial, St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. John Edward Brittain 1896 - 1916 L.Corp. 43152 7th Bn Suffolk Regiment No Known grave commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France and the War Memorial, St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. My father (94) remembers them coming to say Goodbye before they went to France. And my first cousin Megan Edmonds aged 18 killed in German bombing of Lowestoft January 19, 1942 while at her place of work. Gwynne

ALBERT GERGE PERRY CIVILIAN, Died November 29 1940, age 46. Died at his home. My Nan told me that he went up from the air raid shelter to make a cup of tea. The house was bombed killing Albert. He was my Great Great Uncle.

My great-grandfather, Frederick William Barton. WW1. Born in Liverpool, he emigrated to Canada and joined the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in 1915. He was first stationed at Shorncliffe, Kent, where he met my great-grandmother. He was then transferred to France where he was killed in action on September 4th 1916 aged 23. My grandmother was born 2 months later and 3 days before my great-grandmother received the dreaded telegram. Also, my grandmother's first husband - Harris Baker, Canadian, who was mortally wounded on the 5th May 1945 in Belgium. My grandmother received her telegram on VE day. Cazza

In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields

THOMAS HAMBLETON GOODYEAR Seaman Died September 17th 1939 while serving aboard the HMS COURAGEOUS. Age 28. Thomas was my Grandfather. My mother was 17 months old at the time. My Grandmother was 8 months pregnant with my aunt. A Father they never knew, a Grandfather I never met. MICHAEL DEREK AIRD Private, The KINGS REGIMENT LIVERPOOL Died March 28 1942 on his 24th Birthday, during the "RAID on St. NAZAIRE" Missing in Action. They never found his body. Derek was my Grandmothers brother. She never did get over his death. Deb

Ernest Job Farnsworth 16 August 1916, aged 24 2nd Bn Suffolk Regiment.

ROBINSON, ALFRED Initials: A Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment: Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Unit Text: 5th Bn. Age: 19 Date of Death: 14/10/1944 Service No: 14680473 ..a cousin, i never knew........

My late husbands great uncles who died in WW1 Private Edgar Mudd 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's(West Riding Regiment) Died at the Battle of the Somme on 3rd of July 1916 Age 21yrs old Thiepval Memorial. Private Archie Mudd 15th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment(Prince of Wale's Own. Died on the 28th June 1918 Age 29 Ploegstreert Memorial. My Step great Uncle Rae Medina Leading Aircraftsman Roal Air Force Volunteer Reserve His Plane was shot down taking V.I.P'S to a conference about trying to shorten the war. Died on the 18th of January 1943 TEHRAN WAR CEMETERY. My Step Father James Ian Medina Royal Air Force Medical Corp/Merchant Navy Died on 21st of October 1999. Also His Son/My Step Brither James Ian Medina Leading Air Craftsman Died 1990. And all the people who died in the bombings all over the British Isles. They Died to give us all our tomorrows. May they all Rest In Peace. Sue

Edwin Prior, Ox and Bucks, my great uncle. Killed in WWII aged 29, buried at Reichswald forest. His death left a widow who was expecting their first child - subsequently stillborn. Commander William Nicholas RN, my grandfather. Killed at Devonport WWII aged 53. He came out of retirement to help the war effort. Louis Baggott, my G g grandfather. Killed WWII aged 90. He was stood outside his shop in Aldeburgh when retreating enemy aircraft emptied their bomb holds for a quick get away. Blew up Louis and his shop - the buildings either side were untouched. maggie

Walter George Lodge - gt uncle - WW1

Henry Fowle --died at sea on HMS Hood --age 18 Charles Fowle--died at sea on HMS Ibyss--age 19 twin brother's

Thanks Lorr!